Vedic Wisdom Talks

Not able to see the obvious! With the desire to crush the demons in battle, the Vānaras seized gigantic trees & mountain peaks to reach Lankā. They made resolve in their minds-It is with peaks of mountains or our bare fists even, we shall shatter this Lankā into pieces Rām said-Sugriva! Our forces are properly marshalled, let this Shuka (messenger) be released. The parrot, who was trembling with fear, was let loose and it reached Rāvan While laughing, the demon king enquired Shuka-Why were your wings tied up? Why you look so fearful? Shuka replied-On the northern shore of the ocean, I conveyed your message in a smooth conciliating tone, without any ambiguity, exactly as per your instructions to them. But just seeing me, enraged Vānaras jumped on me & began beating & plucking me with their fists Those Vānaras are not capable of being spoken to or questioned in this matter. By their very nature they are angry & ferocious. Rām, killer of Viradha, Kabandha & Khara, has

Action in a circumstance Crores of Vānaras, in a great spectacle, reached the other shore of great ocean soon after building the bridge to Lankā. The colossal bridge, which was broad, well-constructed, glorious, held together firmly, looked beautiful like a separating straight line in ocean Vibhishana, wielding a mace in hand, stood on the seashore with his companions ready to invade Lankā. Sugriva spoke to Rām-This ocean is indeed vast, you pls ascend the shoulder of Hanumān & let Laxman ascend shoulder of Angad. They can hold both of you even while flying in the sky Rām & Laxman went in front of the army. Some Vānaras went along the middle of the bridge, some on the sides & some jumped into water. Some walked in front & some entered the sky & aviated like Garuda. The terrific sound of ocean was covered by the great sounds of Vānaras as they crossed the sea Seeing Rām’s accomplishment, which was amazing and arduous, Siddhas Charanas & great Sages consec

  Own responsibility & set own example Rām, the conqueror of enemies, wielded a bow and sallied forth in front, facing Lanka. All the excellent Vānaras, together with Vibhishana & Sugriva making roaring sounds surged forth to destroy the audacious enemy. Rām, seeing this was pleased by the acts & gestures of all & blessed them The army of Vānaras together with their king looked charming like a full moon night in autumn presided over by the moon & illuminated by bright stars. The earth pressed under their energetic feet, trembled with fear by their rapid movement. Then all heard a great tumult arising in Lankā, with noisy sounds of kettledrums, which caused their hair to stand on end. The leaders roared surpassing the tumultuous sound. The demons heard the roar of the wildly delighted Vānaras which resembled thundering of the clouds Rām seeing Lankā dressed in multi-colored flags & buntings, thought of Sitā & his heart was filled with grief. Sitā, whose

Nala said to Rām, I’m capable of constructing a bridge across the ocean. I together with other foremost of Vānaras will start building the bridge across the ocean now Agreed by Rām, hundreds & thousands of Vānara heroes jumped in joy on all sides & rushed towards the close-by forest. They broke rocks & trees & dragged them towards the sea. They started collecting all types of trees like Sāla, Asvakrna, Dhava, Bamboo, Kutaja, Arjuna & others. Vānaras with mighty strength uprooted elephant sized rocks & transported them with mechanical contrivances towards the sea. As they threw the boulders into the ocean, its waters soared up towards the sky & gushed back. The rocks & trees befalling on all sides, perturbed the ocean. Some Vānaras drew up long ropes to keep the rocks in straight line Nala finalized the design & initiated building the monumental bridge in the middle of the ocean. Some Vānaras were holding poles for measuring the bridge & other